Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences (28Q350)

167-01 Gothic Drive, Queens, NY 11432, Queens
Phone: 718-480-2689
Hours: 8:10am - 2:29pm
School Website: https://jamaicagateway.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/28Q350/
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School Leader: Neeta Ahmed (nahmed7@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Martha Casarez (mcasarez@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Anika Chalmers (achalmers2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Anika Chalmers (achalmers2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Meri Dimas (mdimas2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Leydy Esposito (lesposito19@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences (28Q350) is a specialized high school focused on preparing students for science and health-related careers, affiliated with the Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education at City College. Its rigorous course offerings emphasize mandatory four years of math and science, and include a large selection of Advanced [more]
Academic Score
  61.37%  (ranked #116 out of 419 schools)
Survey Score
  73.82%  (ranked #393 out of 454 schools)
About & Events

Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences focuses on students interested in the pursuit of science and health-related careers. The school is affiliated with the Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education at City College. Our mission is to encourage the consistently high achievement of, and provide advanced academic preparation for, high school students [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 83%

Other Features: College Courses Offered, College Trips, Computer Science Coursework, Extended Day Program, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events
None currently scheduled

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP English Language and Composition, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Football, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Golf, Stunt
PSAL Team
Jamaica
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
High School for Community Leadership (28Q328)
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy (28Q325)
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences (28Q350)
Queens Collegiate: A College Board School (28Q310)
Clubs
A.C.E., Anime Club, Book Club, Creativity Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girl's Empowerment Club, Kindness Club, MASS, Medical Club, Mock Trial Competition/Law Team [more]
Art Courses
Art History, Exploring Music, General Theater, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
At our school, we have a visual arts program built into our schedule for two class periods. The curriculum teaches students to explore famous artist and their work across history, genders, and cultural backgrounds. Students learn how to create their own art and practice it in class. We also have [more]
Programs & Offers
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences(Q26G)
Science & Math

Mandatory four years of math and science courses including several science and math electives.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:124 / 125 (0.99)195 / 125 (1.56)
SWD applicants/seats:19 / 25 (0.76)15 / 25 (0.60)
Rank Avg: 6.986.29
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
525
516
494
    Grade 12 Students
127
121
115
    Grade 11 Students
135
136
126
    Grade 10 Students
129
128
124
    Grade 9 Students
134
131
129
Avg. Class Size
28.0
28.9
28.4
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
17.2
16.7
16.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 14 / 21
<5 / 23 / 42
<5 / 29 / 20
Attendance %
89%
89%
Graduation %
92%
98%
College %
87%
77%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
894 (143) / 150
143
1,005 (210) / 150
184
846 (162) / 130
0

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 74% responded
Academic Rigor 
  68.50%
Academic Engagement 
  62.82%
Safety 
  74.00%
Bully Prevention 
  67.50%
Inclusivity 
  74.91%
Mental Support 
  64.63%
Environment 
  62.64%
Post-School Support 
  77.20%
Teacher Responses 68% responded
Academic Rigor 
  75.50%
School Satisfaction 
  70.75%
Student Behavior 
  70.78%
Student Support 
  75.60%
School Leadership 
  67.93%
Instructional Clarity 
  69.80%
Instructional Development 
  70.28%
Post-School Support 
  84.00%
Family Responses 37% responded
Education 
  87.13%
Teacher Support 
  81.67%
Safety 
  80.33%
School Community 
  64.88%
School Leadership 
  82.80%
Post-School Support 
  90.50%
IEP Support 
  91.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  92.10%
CC Regents
  67
Non-CC Regents
  68
Impact Score
  0.54
Performance Score
  0.61
College Aptitude
CCR
  61.70%
SAT Math
  465
SAT R/W
  475
Postsecondary
2-Year College 20.50%
4-Year College 54.80%
Unknown 24.70%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 48.20%
Female 51.80%
English Language Learners:
  16.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  11.40%
Economic Need Index: 
  78.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 43.80%
Black 23.20%
Hispanic 23.00%
White 1.50%
Other 8.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 16.70%
Black 16.70%
White 46.70%
Other 19.90%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  12.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.60%
Students with ICT
  8.30%
Students with SC
  0.40%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  67
Regents Gl. Hist.
  68
Regents US Hist.
  67
Regents Algebra I
  47
Regents Living Env.
  48
4-Year Grad. Rate
  93.3
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  91.00%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services52 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class<=5 (?)<=5 (?)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (93%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (7%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy16 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  61
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  63
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  80.8
ELL Progress
  52

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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